Technology Blog #4: Learning to Learn (Ch. 3); Why it applies to my major, career and future goals

Learning to Learn, Chapter 3 reminds us that learning isn’t just about cramming facts into our heads, but about grasping them, using them in real life, and growing as we go. It breaks down learning into stages, first introducing new information, then putting it to use in everyday situations, and finally reflecting on what we’ve learned to get better. It points out that learning today is more connected, meaning we learn through teamwork, chats, and shared experiences, not just working alone.


This connects with my current journey from the military back to civilian life and school. After 12 years in the Army, I was used to a well-defined environment where expectations were clear and roles were set. Now, being back in school means I’m on my own to manage my learning, get involved in discussions, and adjust to a less structured system. The idea of unlearning and relearning is spot on because I’m not starting from scratch, but I do need to change how I approach things to succeed here.



Another key idea is learning with others. Right now, I’m learning not only from the material but also from my classmates and their unique viewpoints. This has helped me see things in new ways and improve my thinking and communication skills. This will be important for my future career in operations and service management, where teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement are crucial. Being able to learn from others and share experiences will help me solve problems and improve processes.



Overall, this shows that learning is a continuous journey. Transitioning from the military to civilian life and returning to school means adapting, learning new ways of thinking, and building on what we’ve already learned. This helped me realize that being open to change and continuing to learn will be important not only in school but also in my future career.

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  1. Jimmy CaseyApril 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM

    Your blog was really good and easy to understand, especially how you explained that learning is more than just memorizing. I liked how you connected it to your move from the military to school because it made your post feel real and personal. You also did a great job showing how learning from others will help you in your future career.

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  2. CarleeApril 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM

    Your comment about returning from military life back to school life and having to deal with the structure change is so interesting and really puts things into perspective. School life really does leave you on your own and that change must have been difficult, but such a great example to use here. Learning is a continuous journey and adaptation is so important for success.

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